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    boire un coup

    Grammar & Usage

    idiomatic verbal phrase
    informal

    How it works

    Formed by the irregular verb 'boire' followed by the nominal phrase 'un coup' (literally 'a blow/shot'). The verb conjugates normally according to subject, tense, and mood, while 'un coup' remains invariant. It functions transitively as an idiomatic unit meaning to share a social drink (often alcoholic).

    Sample sentences

    Tu veux aller boire un coup après le travail ?

    Do you want to go grab a drink after work?

    On s'est retrouvés au café du coin pour boire un coup.

    We met up at the local café to have a drink.

    Passe à la maison ce soir, on boira un coup pour fêter ton anniversaire !

    Drop by the house tonight, we'll have a drink to celebrate your birthday!

    Quick facts

    verbGroup:3rd group irregular verb (boire)
    connotation:social and convivial, usually implies having an alcoholic beverage at a café or bar
    literalMeaning:to drink a blow
    synonymNeutral:prendre un verre

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    Example

    Tu veux aller boire un coup après le travail ?

    Do you want to go grab a drink after work?

    On s'est retrouvés au café du coin pour boire un coup.

    We met up at the local café to have a drink.

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